November 09, 2012

I Found It To Be Beautiful

A caged life...In the Burlap Luxe home.

A brocante piece with another function in mind-another life before being admired as an object to decorate with, a piece not hopeless nor useless.

A cage I deeply connected to while dancing around the idea of bringing it home in hopes it would inspire a place in my home with gracious impact to its rustic charm. A piece that masteriously anchors the room beautifully.

I was inspired by the cage, and knew it was my new accessory that would change the mood of my room speaking a language of its own while reflecting a shadowy softness washed over in a patina of grey galvanized with layers of old, and the pale of rust working well with the background of a French country home.

French country style gives us permission to create such spaces with such personal French flea market style.

In a French home very few brocante pieces lack decorative value, its a matter of looking at pieces in a more imaginative way. I am imagining this cage in many decorative uses. This cage stood-out, knowing it to be a rare find, and beautifully alive in my French country home.

Hey there! your home is so pretty! Would love to visit you and see it all sometime in person! oh boy, we could certainly get ourselves into some trouble! ha I love that basket in the corner w/the collected salvaged pieces and branches! (so inspiring!) hope you have a fantastic weekend! xoxo, tracie

Such an eye for beauty, Dore! I love the graphic look of this little cage.I have a very special request today... could you please pop over to my little blog and tell me what you think about my farm table? I want a rustic patina, and of all the blogger friends I know, I KNOW you will have some good advice for me. Just looking at this beautiful piece under your new little cage... well, I just know you can help me!Hugs,Zuzu

beautiful Dore! The cage anchors the room, although seemingly insignificant, it is a powerful piece that beckons ones eye, and draws you in. I truly admire how you can see a single small piece such as this, and find the beauty before it is set in place..that's why you are a master at what you do! The All Is Calm piece is a beautiful statement for any time of year, but speaks volumes nearing Christmas, it is among my very favorite Christmas songs. Have a great week! xoxox Christel

Hi Dore!I have missed visited your gorgeous posts as my computer was out of commission. But thankfully I am back and happy to be making the rounds. I picked a great day as you are sharing a birdcage, a passion of mine. I love the juxtaposition of the starkness of the cage with the softness of the French style. It just makes it so ... real. I love it!Big hugs to you,Patti

Dear one, thank you for your kind words and love for the imaginary things that I so love to share. That first photo on my post with the bear, rabbit, owl and the girl is one of my favorites. A place like that is where I live in my imagination and to know that it hits special OTHERS like you in the same way is the spark in the connection of creativity.

I have my first art show this weekend and I have finished all that I am going to sell except a crown that I want to make. It is a BIRDCAGE!

I will share any photos I can get with you so you can see what I mean.

Hi Dore, Yes, I love mixing different metals to any mix. The cage is perfect. Add some candles for some romance at night!!Looks great!Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your Family.xoxo LizPS. Are you on Instagram? Look for ME if you are!

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I am French and Irish born in Southern California, yet spent a great number of years in the bay area of Northern California. When I moved back to the Southern part in 1986-87 I was on the brink of a new life. I have two children, a son Travis, and a daughter Hannah who have a beauty in expressing who they are. I am in the field of interior design, interior designer and home stager in decorating estate model homes residential, and commercial designs.
A design shop in the bay area co-opted with my mother was the strongest influence in the start of it all. Artist in fine art. My favorite time of any day is making time to create. I love to recycle and reimage found objects that then find their way into the hands and homes of a new place to rest.